Features:

  • AC PLUG SPLITTER CORD creates 3 additional grounded outlets for connecting electrical devices when only 1 outlet is available; The 4 outlet extension cord splitter offers a reliable solution for holiday lights, a gaming get together, or a DJ party setup
  • HEAVY DUTY 16 AWG gauge power cable has four flexible 6 inch cords to connect large wall warts and power bricks unlike a power strip; Compatible with both 3 prong grounded cords and 2 prong electrical cords
  • COST-EFFECTIVE 2-PACK of power squid outlet multiplier cables provides a spare to keep in your tool kit or garage; A lifetime warranty and product support are included with theses power splitter cords
  • SAFE & RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION with a standard NEMA 5-15P grounded power plug connected into four NEMA 5-15R heavy duty receptacles; 13A rating easily supports your power needs
  • UPS COMPATIBLE electrical splitter cord connects electronic equipment AC transformers to a power back-up in a data center, test lab, or home office
I am not an electrician

I should just start out right now by saying that I know nothing about electricity. I'm not saying that this is a bad review, but you shouldn't take anything that I am doing as something that should be done because for all I know I might be preparing my house to burn down. I am using these cord Splitters to plug into Wi-Fi plugs to control the lighting in my reptile terrariums and my aquariums. I take one Outlet, I plug this into it and I use the splitter for lights only. I have been using the Wi-Fi plugs for about 6 months. I only added the Splitters about a month-and-a-half ago and it seems to be going well. Nothing feels hot. Nothing smells weird. Nothing has blown a fuse yet. Everything I have is Alexa compatible and set to turn on automatically at a set time in the morning and turn off every night. The only time there has been an issue with this there was a problem with the internet connection following an outage in my immediate area. Everything seems rather safe and secure. But again... I am not an electrician. UPDATE: I tossed the Alexa smart switch things. They were completely unreliable. If Alexa can't connect.... neither can your switches and your lights get left off all day. No bueno when your tanks are relying on them for daytime heat.

Workaround for Wall Warts Hogging the Power Strip

These quadruple receptacle cords allow us to use our small uninterruptible power supply to keep our wifi, phone and network equipment running without a two additional power strips. It seems that everything these days has a wall wart of a different size or orientation, which prevents full utilization of surge suppressors or UPS units. Purchased in a 2-pack in February 2019 for $15 including shipping, the value is unbeatable. I would not use these cords for appliances, portable heaters or heavy current-draw application. They are just right for low current devices such as LED lights, electronics with "wall wart" power supplies, and perhaps a couple of computers. The electrical prongs are not copper but rather a chrome (or silver colored metal) plated metal, but the receptacles appear to have copper contacts within. Plug and receptacle dimensions are very precise and solid. The molded outer case has strain relief rings cast into the unit. The plastic of these splitters is somewhat stiff. It would not be a surprise to see them split if flexed many times, especially in a very cold climate. In my case, the cords will hang or lay in place for a long time without movement, so they should be just fine. Excellent value for price paid, and very useful for our current wall-wart world. I'm happy that I ordered four of these to battle the rise of the wall warts. They will probably last until we no longer need wired power supplies.

Works Great to Connect External Hard Drives to a UPS Backup

I'm using this Y-splitter power cord for my external hard drives that connect to my UPS. Prior to purchasing the Y-splitter. I used a power strip for the large wall warts/power bricks from the hard drives, but could only fit two cords. Now I have all my drives connected to the UPS via a single plug using this Y-splitter. The cord appears to be a well built, solid design; they use 16 AWG gauge conductors and it has a 13 amp/1625 Watt rating. Dimensions: The entire cable is 18.6 inches long. From the tip of the lead prongs to the base of the splitter, the lead cable is 8 inches long. LIFETIME WARRANTY from Cable Matters, too. It's a Massachusetts-based company that has been around since 2009.

Working great with my smart power strip and several Amazon Echo devices.

Background: I bought an Amazon Echo Show (gen 2) and it included a free Philip Hue smart light bulb. This one light bulb started me down a long road to home automation using the Amazon Echo devices. Today, I now have 11 smart light bulbs (all Philip Hue, 2 smart plugs (Amazon and Kasa), and a smart power strip. The power strip (Kasa) not only allows every Echo device to control each plug on the strip, but it also keeps track of the power usage for each socket on the strip. You can see the current drain and hours the socket has been in use by something. The Kasa application provides you real time data, today total, 7 days, and 30 days. Presently, I'm using the strip to watch my Dell Precision T7500 workstation (socket 1), all my monitors (socket 2), and my accessories (e.g. external drives, video capture, usb hubs, etc). Originally, I was using sockets 2, 3, and 4 (of 6 sockets in total) for three of my monitors. The individual usage by the monitors didn't really justify taking up 3 sockets, as there are other devices (PS3, TiVo, networking (modem, router, switch, etc), etc) I should also be monitoring. How I'm using this Y splitter I wanted to combine all the monitors on to one single socket and thus track them together. This wonderful power cord Y splitter does a great job at allowing me to track my monitors and do it as a group (without taking up three sockets or using a three socket group). I can't really say much about this splitter other than it is doing its job without any issues. How can one expect more from their power cord splitter than for it to do its job successfully.

the best way to handle a bunch of different sizes and ...

IMO, the best way to handle a bunch of different sizes and shapes of wall warts. Certainly couldn't find a more compact solution in the form of a power strip. I'm using this for all of my low-power compter devices (switch, cable modem, USB hub, and VoIP phone) into a single port in my UPS. These 4 devices use less power than any of my single other devices (2 desktop computers and a monitor), so it's perfect for it's job. Could be a little less heavy duty, as other reviewers have stated.

These are a godsend!

I was extremely impressed with the quality of the design and materials that went into this product. I bought these because so many products use "transformer bricks" that take up between 2 and 4 sockets of a power strip. I have six external drives that I want to run; without this product, it would require THREE standard 6 outlet power strips. The two 4-way extensions allowed me to plug them all (and a powered USB hub) into a single power strip and have sockets left over for the computer and monitor. The wire being 16 AWG should be able to carry 10A total without any trouble, so these should be able to be safely daisy chained as long as the total power requirement does not exceed about 1000W (my "transformer bricks", like most, need far less than 100W each). If you are even slightly considering getting something like this, get this one - you won't be sorry.

Excellent Solution

In my office I've got LOTS of devices that use an adapter with a 'big box plug'. A standard power strip might have 6-8 plugs on them, but room for 2-3 of these power adapters. This item lets me plug in all of my devices while only using up two spots on my power strip.

High Quality! Just what I needed for these wal wart power supplies.

High Quality! Just what I needed for these wal wart power supplies. I am using in bot the network closet and behind my UPS connected to my PC. Power strips were a waste because of the wal warts taking up so much room. My UPS had power strips connected and taking up under the desk floor space room and it was messy looking too! Also a nice "click" and secured holding connection. I wish I would have bought these sooner, like 10 years ago!!

Works

Often while traveling with the family in old hotels there aren’t enough outlets for our electronics’ charging. This solved the problem. While rated 120V I have successfully used it with a 220V 50Ø source for low amperage phone and tablet charging. We don’t leave home without it and we are pleasantly surprised when a hotel has sufficient outlets.

Wish I would have known about these decades ago

For low power devices, these things are fantastic. Bought multiple paks and connected external HDDs, netowrk switches, KVMs, USB hubs to the UPS now that 1 plug allows 4 devices to be connected. I wouldn't connect high power draw devices, though the rubber feels substantial, I don't know about the gauge of the copper wire inside. I wouldn't connect a laser printer or desktop or laptop computer using these - too much power needed for those devices. For the intended purpose, these are wonderful.

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